We are thrilled with the recent progress we have seen in Cuba! We were able to take a trip in May and bout 80 were baptized and several received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. God is moving among His people in Cuba. During this trip, we met with the local pastors to talk about their vision for their churches. We also were able to take another step in the purchasing and planning of the first Apostolic Bible Institute in the nation of Cuba.
God has opened a door for us to travel to Cuba the first of September, during this time we will be finalizing the transfer of property for the Institute, meeting with local leaders to plan the launch of the first semester, and hopefully work towards the construction of the Institute as well as two other church buildings.
As we continue working towards an Apostolic Bible Institute, we feel the need to base full-time in the Caribbean. We are not permitted to live in Cuba full-time, so we'd like to base somewhere in the region that has a need for a permanent worker. During this trip in September, we will be visiting the Dominican Republic as well as Cuba. We feel as if God may be opening a door for us to base in the Dominican Republic, which would afford a much easier access to Cuba, would be able to directly assist with the work in Haiti, and we would be able to serve as representatives of the ALJC in the Dominican Republic.
We recently received a $5000 donation from a family in our local church for the building of a church facility in Cuba. This money will be used to build a nice facility for a pastor with a congregation of about 50. They currently hold services in a small living room. It is the generosity and sacrificial giving of men, women, and churches like this that make what we do possible. It also would not be possible without our faithful supporters who monthly contribute anything from $5 to $500.
We are currently in need of funds for our upcoming trip in September as well as funding for the Apostolic Bible Institute land transfer. We will need $5,000 for the travel costs, lodging, visas, and food. In addition, if you would like to contribute towards the cost of the land transfer for the Apostolic Bible Institute the total cost is $8,500. We are also attempting to build three new church buildings at a cost of only $7,000 per church!
Please prayerfully consider sending an offering to “Cuba: Rennard” through the ALJC World Mission’s department, donate securely online at www.faithapostolic.us (select Cuba in dropdown menu,) or send a check to James Rennard c/o Faith Apostolic Church 1212 E. 116th St. Carmel, IN 46032.
